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From the Editor’s Desk Ah, June. We all can sigh a breath of relief as the sunshine has made its glorious appearance after a horrid Spring. Thank God for Summer! This year, June brings us many things, and on a personal note, some things I would rather not experience. There are celebrations for Father's Day, Summer solstice beginning, and all sorts of graduation parties. Anniversaries abound, with June being the most popular month to get hitched, including my parents. This year is a dichotomy for our family. Celebrating life on one hand, and remembering our mom on the other, who passed away suddenly two years ago this month. Could it really be two years? It seems like a lifetime, and then again it seems like only yesterday. Mom raised us well, so we shall absolutely celebrate life, even as we remember her and the impact she had on all of our lives. She would want us to celebrate! To laugh and be joyous together, reveling in the moment. So we shall. What are your plans for this June? Do you have a BBQ that you've been getting ready? A special date with your dad, or planning a fun surprise? Dads come in all shapes and sizes, whether they are biological or not, they're meant to be honored this June. It's a time where we can come together as siblings and families, and pay tribute to our fathers. It's so close to summer, that many people get to-
gether to BBQ or do something fun outside together. Mini golf anyone? Whatever you happen to be planning, I hope that it goes extraordinarily well for you, and that memories are created that will last forever. Kicking off the summer with a party celebrating dads and grads sounds wonderful! It means that we get to choose to focus on sunshine, lemonade and strawberry tarts. For some reason, it seems that summer brings with it some kind of small relief for the daily grind of life. When the sun is shining, people smile more, they visit with neighbors and pull out of their shell. At least that is what I have noticed about my own self during summer. If I could use one word to describe myself during the summer, it would be: HAPPY. Yes, that's it. Happy. Summer makes me feel happy that I can wear flip flops every day if I want to, and finally turn off the heat to the house. Sunshine abounds, and with it comes growing grass, flowers, plants and animals. The birds are out and making beautiful singing songs with their voices. It's just lovely. I could go on and on about summer, as obviously it is my favorite season. There are a ton of festivals and events going on around the area, worthy of bringing the whole family for a super fun time. Concert series in Astoria with their Annual Music Festival, and even the Woodland Planter's Days festival, which is always fun. ☺
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Scandinavian roots? Visit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Info on Festivals & events on page 4. What do your summer plans include? A vacation somewhere around the Northwest? A beach excursion with friends? How about climbing one of our mountains, or taking a foothills hike? Exploring waterfalls or bat caves? Whatever your plans may be, I
hope that you remember your natural sunscreen and hats, life jackets and water bottles. Being prepared for your adventures is always a good idea, and will save you pain and headaches in your future! Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
Happy Fat her's Day & Summer
Woodland's Planter's Days '17 Four days of fun await SW Washington, during the fun events scheduled for this year’s Planter’s Days, running annually since 1922! A lot has happened in the last 95 years of Planter’s Days to make this festival one of the oldest continuous community celebrations in the Pacific Northwest. The purpose of the festival is the same as it has always been: to bring everyone together, and share in community spirit and good times. Frog jumping, anyone? Beginning on Thursday, June 15th with the Carnival at Horseshoe Lake
Park, the festival is set into motion through Sunday, June 18th. Everything from Chalk Art, Free Carriage rides, a Fireworks show, Book Shoe, Bingo, Saturday market, Parade, Firemen’s BBQ, Penny Scrambler and more await you and your family. Get a jump on summer fun with fireworks, a carnival and good old-fashioned fun and playtime by visiting Woodland during their Planter's Days 2017, June 15-18th. For more information and registration information for the various activities, please visit: www.planters-days.com
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40th Annual Event! Sat. June 17th • Long Beach, WA
This year's “Beach to Chowder” 5K and 10K Run/Walk is expected to draw even more entries for fun-goers at the Long Beach Peninsula. Just a short drive down Ocean Beach Hwy on State Route 4, or over on the Oregon side, take Hwy 30 Long Beach is within easy access from I-5 corridor. Touted as the world’s longest beach, you can’t miss it. The race features meandering ocean view routes on beach and over dunes, with walkers, strollers and dogs allowed on the 5K course! www.beachtochowder.com All registered participants receive a free ticket to the chowder lunch, and complimentary drink refreshments at the finish line. Non-registered friends and family may purchase a delicious Chowder Feed Lunch Ticket for only $5.00. Notable as the best coastal course in the Northwest, the Beach to Chowder Run & Walk will take place on Saturday, June 17, starting and finishing at the arch at Bolstad on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. Fun, family friendly and casually competitive 5K and 10K events. Please note: Online registration closes at Midnight on June 12th.
The 5K and 10K events are run on the hard pack sand, next to grassy dunes and takes in breathtaking ocean views. Start time for the 10K is 9AM with a 9:15AM start for the relaxed 5K run/ walk (strollers permitted). The finish line is just a block from the Chowder Feed and Awards Ceremony, as well as the fun shops, ice cream stands, and restaurants of this quintessential beach town. The Chowder Feed and music begins at 10:30am at Veteran’s Field. 11:00am the Timing stops, and at 11:30am Door Prizes and Awards happen. Chowder Run awards will be given to runners finishing in the top three places for women and men in each of eight age-group divisions. Trophies will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in all three races. All finishers will receive a medal and will be entered in a drawing for prizes donated by the town’s merchants. For full registration and more information on the Beach to Chowder Run, please visit: www.beachtochowder.com Registration Fees: $20 Run/Walk without shirt. ($15 T-shirts may be available).
25th Annual JULY 1ST, 2017
Bow-Tie Bash
Each year on the first Saturday in July, we host a car show! This year, it’s on July 1st from 9am - 3pm on Commerce Ave in Downtown Longview. Admission is FREE to enjoy over 300+ show cars, and show is open to All American Made and /or American Muscle Powered vehicles. Registration day of Show at 9am. • Pre-registration: $15/car until June 18. • After June 18 the fee is $20/car “Best of Show” award & Sponsor Awards, Dash Plaques, Music, 50/50 Split and Raffle Prizes ensure a fun time for everyone. All monies raised are donated to local charities. Columbia River Corvettes is a non-profit organization located in the Longview/Kelso area. Since the first show in 1993, Columbia River Corvettes has donated over $68,000 to local charities. They
have included United Way of Cowlitz County, Neighbors in Need, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Hospice, Community House, Children’s Community Resources, Corvettes Conquer Cancer, Backpack Buddies, Relay for Life, and so many more. The group also provides LCC Automotive Scholarships. Be sure to wear your sunscreen and grab a camera for this family friendly event on July 1st! For more info & Registration: Gary (360-430-7232) columbiarivercorvettes.com (Photos courtesy Col. Riv. Corvettes)
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Events, Festivals & Fun - Oh My! Saturdays & Sundays all Summer in Long Beach, WA: Enjoy Face Painting, a Horse & Wagon and other fun family things to do at the world’s longest beach! Sidewalk chalk contests, horse riding and, of course, kite flying fun. Long Beach, WA longbeachwa.gov/summerfest June 3: Annual International Festival at the Lower Columbia College student center. The Festival celebrates our community’s growing diversity. The event features multicultural dance and music performances, information booths, world market vendors, ethnic food for purchase, educational displays, games and other activities. June 7: 31st Anniversary GOONIES Day Celebration! Head to Astoria, Oregon for a Goonies reunion and fun. June 10: Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park begins. Free Traditional and Contemporary Hawaiian concerts every other Saturday through end of August. Concert dates for 2017 are listed online. Concerts start at 7pm and last about ninety minutes. Washington State Discover Pass required. www.funbeach.com June 11-25: Annual Astoria Festival of Music. In one short decade the Astoria Music Festival has become one of the most active summer musical events in the Northwest. Join their 15th Annual Celebration
with vocalists, solo instrumentalists, and group musicians. It’s a feast for the senses! Concert dates online. www.astoriamusicfestival.org June 17-18: 36th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival in Ocean Park, WA where "It's Chic to Reek". Free for the whole family, and full of lots of music, crafts and FOOD. www.opwa.com June 15-18: Woodland Planter’s Days with parade, rides, frog-jumping contest and classic car show. planters-days.com June 16-18: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Retail booths will offer handcrafts, Scandinavian import items, and traditional Scandinavian foods. Live music and plenty of family fun! www.astoriascanfest.com June 16-18: Winlock Egg Days in Winlock, WA. Visit historic Winlock, home of the World’s Largest Egg! Car show, parade, and many additional events. Visit their facebook page for more info. 7am - 7pm. www.facebook.com/winlock.day June 24-25: Arts of the Mountain. 10am - 5pm. Fine arts, music & food. Visit Artsofthemountain.org or “Arts of the Mountain” on Facebook. Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum: Extensive logging, fishing and cultural displays. 1923 locomotive outside. 65 River Street, Cathlamet. Call: 849-4353
On June 20th this year, we celebrate the summer solstice in our neck of the woods. But just what is a solstice and why do we celebrate it, anyways? Technical jargon says the June solstice happens when the tilt of a planet’s semi-axis is most inclined toward the sun. It’s the Summer Solstice for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter Solstice for those living in the Southern Hemisphere. In the USA and some other areas of the northern hemisphere, this special date heralds the first day of summer. This is the day of the year that has the longest period of daylight, except in chilly polar regions where their daylight is continuous. The most important part, for those of us living in the Pacific Northwest, is that we are now at our closest point to the warm shiny orb in the sky. Summer has been celebrated since ancient times, with a common thread as a time popular for weddings - similar to current times.
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An interesting fact that has offered up debate fodder for interested parties, is the building of Stonehenge. Built sometime around 3100BC, some people believe it was built to help establish when the summer solstice occurred. Reasons behind this theory culminate behind the fact that the sun rises at a particular point on the horizon as viewed from the center of the stone circle on day of the June solstice. Perhaps at that point, the builders may have started counting the days of the year. Midsummer festivals or celebrations were held around the time of the June solstice in old Europe by pagans, such as the Feast of Epona, from ancient Gaul. Lots of pagan god worship ensued. Bonfires were popular in the Slavic and Celtic people groups, and after the rise of Christianity, many of these celebrations were incorporated into the Christian religion. Here in the Northwest, we choose to celebrate Summer....all summer long. Happy Summer Solstice!
Lighter side
The Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything from tutors, mentors, flash cards to special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help his math. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled him in the local Catholic school. After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t even kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Zachary was hard at work. His mother was amazed. She called him down to dinner. To her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his room without a word, and in no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried to un-
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derstand what made all the difference. Finally, little Zachary brought home his report card. He quietly laid it on the table, went up to his room and hit the books. With great trepidation, his Mom looked at it, and to her great surprise, little Zachary got an “A” in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity. She went to his room and said, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns”? Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, no. “Well, then,” she replied, “was it the books, the discipline, the structure, the uniforms? What was it already”? Little Zachary looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school when I saw that guy nailed to the plus sign, I knew they weren’t fooling around.” The Blessing Joan invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their sixyear-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?” “I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied. “Just say what you hear Mommy say,” Joan answered. The girl thought for a minute, then bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?” Name Game When Brandon’s mother found out she was pregnant, she told the good news to anyone who would listen. But Little Brandon overheard some of his parents’ private conversations. One day, when Brandon and his mother were shopping, a woman asked the little boy if he was excited about the new baby. “Yes!” Brandon answered, “and I know what we’re gonna name it, too. If it’s a girl, we’re going to call her Christina, and if it’s another boy we’re going to call it quits!” STARBUCKS I saw a guy at Starbucks yesterday. No iPhone, no tablet, no laptop. He just sat there. Drinking coffee. Like a freakin' psychopath.
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Designing Stylish and Functional Outdoor Kitchens
(Family Features) Just like the inside
of a home, aesthetics are often the first thing you notice when stepping outside. An outdoor living space can be modern, traditional, rustic, coastal or even country farmhouse - the possibilities are endless. The look and feel it exudes is important, so figuring out a design that reflects your own personal style is a top priority in the planning stages. However, it's not the only priority. You'll also need to determine how to use the space. Some homeowners discover that one of the best ways to do so is with an outdoor kitchen. "We have seen designers and homeowners taking a more thoughtful and sophisticated design approach over time," said Russ Faulk, chief designer and head of product for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, producer of premium culinary products for residential outdoor kitchens. "The result is a fully realized space with all of the parts working together - much more than a collection of furniture and cooking equipment." To get the most out of your outdoor kitchen, these products should work harmoniously. Get started with the basics of outdoor kitchen functional zones according to Faulk. Zoning Out Planning for each functional zone is necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the outdoor space for cooking and entertaining activities. Similar to the indoor kitchen, outdoor kitchens consist of functional zones, which include hot zones, cold zones, wet zones and dry zones. Hot zones include all cooking spaces, such as the grill, pizza oven and cooktops. Cold zones are made up of refrigeration and freezers. Wet zones
are comprised of sinks and adjacent workspace. Dry zones are prep counters and storage. A truly effective outdoor kitchen involves all four zones working together. Planning ahead can make prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning go more smoothly. For example, the cold zone should be located next to the wet zone. This can make moving food from the refrigerator to the sink to wash much easier before going to the grill. Landing Space When you're cooking, you need space at each workstation to set things down. One of the most frequent outdoor kitchen design shortcomings is insufficient counter space. Ideally, you should have open countertop space to each side of a sink, grill, cooktop and every other workstation. These open spaces are called landing zones. Outside the Lines As homeowners want to spend more time in their outdoor kitchens, storage space is becoming increasingly important. At the very least, they will want to store cooking items like wood chips, charcoal, grilling gloves and brushes in outdoor cabinets for the season. Many homeowners want a fully functional outdoor kitchen that operates independently from the indoor kitchen, which requires even more storage space to keep pots, pans, utensils and cutting boards outside. Outdoor cabinetry needs to be ready to withstand the elements. To handle rain and keep items dry, weather-tight options are available. In addition to high durability, outdoor cabinetry options have become increasingly design-focused with various finishes that make an aesthetic statement. Oiled ipe wood or powder-coated stainless steel panels are good options. Whether your space is big or small, the design principles of a well-functioning outdoor kitchen remain the same. Do it right and your kitchen will not only look stylish, but it'll function smoothly and may become your new favorite part of your home for years to come. Find more info and ideas at www.KalamazooGourmet.com
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By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist
Who is the Bride of Christ?
June... the month when we think about not only Dads & Grads, but Brides & Grooms and... well...WEDDINGS! That's right. Lots of folks seem to tie the knot in June. School is over, summer has arrived, sunshine has returned and people are out of hibernation and ready to get back outside. And sometimes... to get married! To be a June bride is iconic: "Prettier than a June Bride" conjures up the thought of someone absolutely at their best, glowing with happiness on a cloudless, sunny day. In the best marriages, the bride can rest in the love of her husband, and vice versa. Their life together is usually better than either life was alone, even when trials assail. They have each other and can help each other through whatever happens. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 reminds us that "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him who is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken." If you've never been a bride (or a groom), don't panic. The Bible says in Revelation 21:9 & 17 "Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's
wife. And he... shewed me... they which are written in the Lamb's book of life." That's you and me, my friend, if we have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord! He is husbanding us right now! We are the very bride of Christ and will someday sit with Him (as His BRIDE!) at the wedding feast of the Lamb! In Psalm 146:9 it says: "The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and the widow..." And in another verse, it says "He is a husband to the widow and a father to the orphan." We belong to Him and He takes His responsibility to take care of us very seriously! Rest in that truth. The peace and comfort it brings you will bring you joy and may make you "Prettier than a June Bride!" Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
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CASTLE ROCK FAIR
Giving to the Next Generation
Coming July 13-15, 2016
'Country Wide - City Pride'
Submitted by Georgia Cox JUNE Events Every Monday: Our delectable Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is only $1.50 for these delicious concessions. A great way to start your week! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with the new SENIOR YOGA starting at 8:15am! Exercise class will be from 9:30am-10:30am. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday: Write Your Life Story group will meet in the Center from 12:30pm - 3pm. Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $3.00, PLEASE call #6362118 (by Monday) for reservations. Pape Tole classes are offered from 1pm - 3pm. Every Thursday: Quilting projects will take place from 10am - 2pm and
fun Pinochle games are played in the Center later at 7pm and open to all who are interested! Every Friday: Lunches by reservation only, will be served in the Center at NOON. Must Reserve by calling 636-2118 by Monday. Every Saturday: BINGO! games will be played from 1pm - 3pm. Please come and join in for a fun afternoon. SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, June 13th: Diane Craft from Koelsch Senior Communities, will have some important information to share. Program begins at 11am, followed by a potluck lunch at noon. Thursday, June 15th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am 1pm. Have a valid punch card. *For all other special announcements, be sure to watch the Reader board. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • (360)274-7502
(Family Features) From self-expression to self-direction, there are countless ways to age out loud. Some of the most rewarding ways for older adults involve passing on experiences, wisdom and skills to others. Everyone has something to share, and these ideas from the Administration of Community Living can help you get started. Mentor. Use professional or personal experiences to guide a child, young adult or peer. Example: Visit Senior Corps at nationalservice.gov to learn about becoming a foster grandparent. Volunteer. Put skills to use while giving back to your community. Example: Sign up to collect food or clothing donations, serve meals at a local soup kitchen or help older adults with daily tasks at home, such as paying bills. Teach. Impart expertise via formal or informal education and tutoring opportunities. Example: Check with local schools that may need reading, math or science tutors. Speak. Sign up for speaking en-
gagements, paid or unpaid, as well as storytelling events. Example: Open-mic events, often at theaters and libraries, welcome speakers of all ages. Engage. Visit a senior center or organize a gathering focused on connecting with others. Example: Book clubs attract participants of all ages and encourage the exchange of ideas. Write. Pen an article, op-ed or even a book to communicate wisdom and lessons learned. Example: Start with something you know the most about, such as a career, hobby or historical event, and submit a column to your local newspaper. (Hint Hint...) Create. Pick a medium and use art to express yourself and share your perspective. Example: Paint, draw, sculpt, play music, dance, make crafts - whatever suits you. These ideas and many others can help amplify the voices of older Americans and raise awareness of vital aging issues in communities across the nation. Visit: oam.ACL.gov
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How to Build a Great Sand Castle on the Beach
It’s not child’s play, but building a sand castle can make you feel like a kid again. What’s more, your work of art will be out there on the beach for all to see and admire. Professional sand sculptors use special tool kits, but you can build one with household items. For this project, you will need a shovel, funnel, putty knife, butter knife, one 5-gallon bucket with the bottom cut out, and one regular 5-gallon bucket. The completed castle will have two towers joined by a “stone” wall. First, create a big platform on which
to build your castle. Mound up and pack down sand. Build your platform in 6-inch segments, pack them down with your fists and pour a half-bucket of water over it. Writing in Redbook, professional sculptor Justin Gordon recommends building your two-tower castle by mounding sand then shaving away thin layers. Once your platform is finished, fill the bottomless bucket a quarter full with sand. Add half a bucket of water then pack in more sand and water until the bucket is full. Place the bucket toward one side of the sand platform for the body of one tower and gently rotate the bucket to remove the sand. Fill the funnel with packed sand and place it upside down on top for the pointed roof. Carve the body of the castle so it angles down and out from the roof. Then repeat the process for the second tower. You can build a wall between the two towers and carve stone shapes into it. Carve doors and windows into the towers and walls of the castle. TIPS: Make sure sand is WET; make sure sand is well PACKED; take it from the TOP down, and go SLOW. (Professional sand-sculpting kit $35, visit canyoudigit.com.)
Practically Perfect Gift Ideas for Dad (Family Features) If you've heard giving practical gifts is a no-no, scratch that advice because when it comes to dads, functional gifts that show you appreciate their personal interests may actually be the safest bet this Father's Day. Consider the hobbies and activities that dad treasures most then look for ways you can turn those pastimes into gifts that he can not only appreciate but put to good use. Celebrate His Sports Obsession No matter his favorite sport or team, you can find countless ways to please an avid sports fan. Obvious options like T-shirts and baseball caps are always winners, but you can find plenty of creative and useful ways to celebrate dad's favorite team, too. Practical ideas to help trick out his car include new floor mats, headrest covers and even valve stem covers. You could also go more whimsical with stainless steel knives or salt and pepper shakers bearing the team logo. Visit the team store or search online for the perfect gift. Boost His Golf Game Help dad improve his score and complete rounds faster with the advanced technology of a rangefinder. An option such as one of Leupold's GX-1i3, GX-2i3 and GX-5i3 rangefinders provide fast, easy and accurate ranging to give golfers an edge on the course. With the customization features of the GX-2i3 and GX-5i3, you'll practically be gifting dad a personal caddie. Learn more at their web site: leupold.com/golf. Feed His Cravings For the at-home chef, functional
gift ideas are nearly endless. Try narrowing down the options by choosing his favorite cuisine. If Mexican cuisine is his thing, look for less common but highly useful items like taco holders or condiment dishes to hold a serving of freshly made salsa. Or go a more experimental route with a custom kit that lets dad make his own beer, cheese or jerky at home. An online search will reveal a stockpile of ideas, so your biggest challenge will be narrowing down the menu. Add a Tool to His Belt If your dad is a handy man, you may think he's got every tool and gadget imaginable. The truth is, most handymen will agree you can never have too many tools. Think about the projects he tackles most often; those are the items that may be worn and in need of replacing. If there's a task he struggles to complete, consult with an expert at your local hardware store to determine whether there are devices that could help make it easier. Expand His Artistic Interests When the arts are more up dad's alley, you can make it easier for him to appreciate the genre he loves best. A reading lamp or monogrammed bookmark is perfect for the book worm, while a visit to a gallery showing or performance may be just the ticket for a dad who enjoys exploring artistic talent or experiencing the arts live. Father's Day is a time to show dad your gratitude and love, and he's sure to appreciate knowing that you care enough to give a gift he truly can use and enjoy. Photo provided courtesy Getty Images.
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Long ago in Babylon....
International Picnic Day is June 18 • Let’s Celebrate! International Picnic Day celebrates gathering together outdoors to eat and enjoy one another's company, which has traditionally been called Picnic. The true origin of International Picnic Day is unknown, but can be traced back to the end of the French Revolution and the Victorian Era. Picnics were ways for people to escape the restrictions of etiquette and formality. As an informal food holiday, there are few rules and lots of options. International Picnic Day is observed on June 18th each year. Fun Facts: The use of the phrase "no picnic" is used to describe something unenjoyable. Picnic was most likely invented by the French. Shortly after the French Revolution ended, the Royal Gardens were opened to the public for the first time. It was the new common pastime for the French to visit the gardens and take along a meal. "You can plan a pretty picnic but you can't predict the weather." - Andre 3000 (song 'Ms. Jackson') "A few sandwiches short of a picnic." - is a phrase used to describe someone who is not mentally together. With the arrival of the first day of summer on June 20th, and Father's Day a couple days before, you’re eager to spend as much time outdoors as possible, and what better way to celebrate this special weekend of red-banner events than on a picnic with friends and family. And what fun to know that people worldwide are also picnicking. (And all dads love a picnic, especially when someone else makes the goodies!!!!) Although the rattan picnic basket may be a thing of the past, fabulous food isn’t. Depending upon your location, environment and culture, your favorite outdoor fare may vary from lobster rolls to sushi or the standard burgers, fried chicken or hotdogs. A picnic is about food and delights. But it can be ‘healthier.’ After eating, you can bike, hike, stroll or bring out the Frisbee, kites, or softballs to burn off extra calories. That's why it's held on a Saturday. ☺ Arrange a picnic with friends in the
nearby park. Prepare foods beforehand and enjoy eating in the nature. Take a Frisbee or a ball and play sport games after eating. Bring a music player with you and listen to favorite music while enjoying the food and conversation. Search in the internet for new food recipes and prepare new easy dishes for your picnic. Make a contest for the best recipe. Barbecue is not only a Southern choice for any day. This recipe is trouble-free, easy on the pocketbook, and perfect for the official arrival of summer. Five ingredients and five minutes of preparation. That’s it. Let your slowcooker do the work. (And heck, even a kid could follow this recipe to make some yummies, it's so easy. Someone may need to help hauling out the crockpot though!)
Five-Ingredient Barbecue Pork
3 pounds of boneless pork loin 1 med. yellow onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup root beer or cola 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s used in recipe) 8 sandwich/burger buns (or ciabatta rolls or slider potato rolls) Combine first four ingredients in a slow-cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours. Drain and slice, or shred pork with two forks. Serve on buns with additional barbecue sauce (and crunchy slaw). Even easier for the chef: Cook for 6-8 hours overnight on low for super tender meat. Drain liquid. Add more BBQ sauce after you shred meat. And, yes, you can use pork tenderloin on high temperature; cut into 2-3 hunks before cooking for shorter shred, or dice meat. Leave BBQ in the crock pot for travel to picnic site. Don’t forget, the art of picnicking involves relaxing, fun and camaraderie of kindred souls. Make it a technology-free picnic, and enjoy the art of frisbee golf (make up a course), 52 card pickup, kickball games or even a hide and seek scream game. Unlatching from your "smartphone" is a smart way to engage with family and friends on International Picnic Day. It's ok to share pics on social media.....when you return!
By Michelle Myre, Publisher There is a story told that a Father’s Day card was traced back to the ruins of Babylon. A son called Elmesu carved his father a message on a clay card wishing him a long and healthy life. Down through the years, sons and daughters throughout the world have found different ways to honor and show love and respect to their fathers. Several people have been credited with originating an official Father’s Day in the United States but most agree Sonora Smart-Dodd contributed the most toward its acceptance. Dodd’s father, a civil war veteran, raised his six children alone after his wife died in childbirth. (In Spokane, WA!) President Nixon, in 1972, signed a presidential resolution establishing the national observance of Father’s Day. On June 18, we once again celebrate Father’s Day. This day can include all sorts of fathers: natural
fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles and others who have acted as fathers. Parenting is an act of love and all those who practice it can be honored. They come in many guises. Fathers can be natural fathers, stepfathers, or fathers by adoption. We may not call them by the name father, but refer to them as pa, papa, padre, dad, or daddy. But however they came into our lives and whatever we call them, we know how special they are. My own father I refer to as poppy, and is shown in the picture at left with me. I have come to know this wonderful man on a completely new level since the death of my mother, two years ago this June. June, Father's Day and the memory of their Anniversary is all wound up together, making this time a struggle to celebrate. Yet celebrate we will. Tom Reich, my poppy, is one of the most amazing men I have ever known. Graciousness, choosing life and happiness, and his complete devotion to the Lord is inspiring on a daily basis. He continues to walk each day as it is presented, and loves me through my own turbulence and struggles. My dad is full of musical and educational professionalism, and exudes wisdom to all of those around him, including his grandkids! Yet we always seem to find something to laugh about together. Guiding me in life, even as an adult, I couldn't be more blessed to have him as my poppy. I ♥ you, dad. So, thanks to Babylon - we get to celebrate you this Father's Day!
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5 Tips for Better Website Buttons By Oscar Myre IV Valley Bugler Columnist I’m warning this article might change the way you look at Website buttons. (At least I hope so). I’m currently working on a Corporate Style Guide for Allied Telesis. I’m collaborating with another designer to improve all visual marketing. The current guide has over 50 pages. The gamut of styles range from; Logo treatment to colors to typefaces to how product photography is handled to trademarks to trade shows etc. Lots of cool stuff to design, and I haven’t even started on the Website elements. I’m now up to my neck in redesigning and modernizing the buttons. Buttons are an important part of the user experience. Similar to the menu (aka nav) buttons function to help you move within a site. Beyond their function, their form is also very important. An ugly or dated button makes your site and business look bad. I’ve created a short list of Website buttons “best practices”. 1) Buttons should look like buttons I know it can be fun to make super cool buttons. But keep in mind, you need to make sure that people know they are buttons and that they can be clicked on. You don’t need to rein-
vent the wheel (or the button) here. I personally like flat design. Rectangle buttons or ones with a subtle rounded corner look nice and modern. Please use drop shadows sparingly, if at all. 2) Colors matter Not only do you want the colors to look good, it is also important to consider that the colors say. Yes, colors do talk. One of my favorite design classes was entirely on Color Theory. I recommend you check out this article on the Psychology of Color, listed at the end of this article. 3) Don’t make your buttons go on and on and on... The text of your button is very important. You want them to say what they do and keep them short and to the point. It takes practice and testing to ensure your CTAs (Call to Actions) are effective. I recommend doing AB testing on your major buttons to get your messaging dialed. 4) Make buttons interactive Buttons have 4 states or statuses; Normal, Active/Hover, Pressed and Inactive. The Normal is how they naturally appear, refer to #1 above and make sure your buttons look like buttons. Next, we have the Active or Hover state. When people mouseover your fancy button make sure it changes so they know it is hot (clickable). The 3rd state is when the but-
ton has been clicked or tapped. You can add a nice interaction to show the change. There are a few ways to show a button in inactive or not clickable. Often designers will grey them out or quit possibly hide or omit them. 5) Deliver what you promise With your buttons in place, be sure to click through to make sure the links work AND the page or anchor that they go to makes sense. If not,
fix your button text, or fix the content that people are landing on. I encourage you to take another look at your site and tell Me what you think of your buttons. ~:-) blog.kissmetrics.com/color-psychology/
Oscar Myre IV is currently Senior Visual Designer on contract with Allied Telesis in Bothell. He is looking forward to attending an upcoming Photoshop training workshop.
Cowlitz County 'Rocks' - have you found one? Rocks. Not your ordinary everyday rocks, but painted and colored and emblazoned with art. Have you joined the phenonemna that is gripping our area? Heresay says that this Rock Painting, Hiding and Finding culture originated in our own town of Port Angeles, WA. Nobody "really" knows for sure, but the idea of having fun with rocks is spreading like wildfire across the Pacific Northwest. Pictured above are a plethora of rocks painted and hidden in Castle Rock, by Castle Rock resident, Aimee Sherman. This was posted on the "Cowlitz County Rocks" Facebook page, started by Sarah Dahl, who also lives in the area. ROCKS Rules / Guidelines: *You can paint anything on your rock.
*PleaseputCowlitz County "Rocks" on the back, or CCR, or Cowlitz County. *Post a picture of your rock and a clue of where people might find it. *The rock can either be left or feel free
to take it! *Best if you use waterproof paint. This page has close to 6,000 people and boast multiple daily posts from area locals showcasing their artwork, as well as their magical hinds & finds. "We found some in Long Beach a couple months ago and planned to bring them to California with us to rehide but we forgot. It's fun!" said Katie Baker, a participant in Cowlitz County Rocks. What are you waiting for? Get searching at grocery stores, or start painting and hiding your own. ☺
Get ready for summer with these items Bug Bands
Summer brings with it the beautiful weather, which in turn brings about the......bugs. The no-see-ums, the mosquitoes and other flying critters that bite, suck and otherwise annoy the living daylights out of us all. Introducing Bug Band, a DEETFree Insect Repellent with Geraniol as it's main ingredient. Repels Mosquitoes, flies, gnats, no-see-ums and fleas. Geraniol has been tested to be more effective than citronella, and is utilized in the form of a bracelet, wipe, or spray. I prefer the bands, as it's easy to take them on and off, and doesn't include needing to saturate my skin with the repellent. Safe for the whole family, and doesn't smell like you're wearing bug spray, it's a great choice for keeping away the biting critters this summer. My family prefers the glow in the dark bands, obviously for the fun factor of glowing in the summer nights. The towelettes allow for specific areas to be covered easily and quickly, and you can just tuck them back inside the foil pack for re-use. Bug Bands are safe for the entire family, so be sure to wipe down Fido with a towelette, or give him a spritz of the spray and you'll all be glad you chose this natural Bug Repellent. Check it out: www.bugband.net
RSVP SKINNIES
Like most Americans, you’ll probably want to kick back and enjoy the summer days with a barbecue and ice cold drink in hand. But what about staying fit for bathing suit season? Here's good news - having a few cocktails doesn’t have to mean indulging in unwanted calories. Opt for a sugar-free plant-based alternative like RSVPSkinnies! RSVP Skinnies, or “Skinnies”are the drink of choice this summer. These delicious little drink mixers are the first zero calorie, all-natural cocktail mixer on the market. They make for the perfect alternative to regular beverage mixers. The best part? They're absolutely delicious. "They're refreshing, with just the right touch of acidic sweetness," reported Taylor Campbell, taste tester and former bartender. "The Gimlet with gin made quick work of a ladies night in, and everyone enjoyed the taste". Multiple flavors are available, with the best part being NO sugar, zero calories and plant-based ingredients. Pick up some calorie saving flavor at: Amazon.com, or their own website: www.rsvpskinnies.com
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By Pat Nelson Valley Bugler Columnist NEW Playground Equipment at Horseshoe Lake. High school students have more athletic activities to choose from than just basketball, football and baseball. Several Woodland High School students participate in the Washington High School Equestrian Team, with head coach Jolene Johnson. According to Terri Doyle, mother of senior Jaiden Marshall-Doyle, several equestrians from Woodland's 2017 team scored well enough at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, Washington, on May 11-14, to go on to regionals in Redmond, Oregon, held June 2-4. Woodland's team competes in District 3, and performances are rated by judges. Pattern diagrams can include many complicated steps and must be followed by the handler, who receives the pattern a few months ahead of time for practice. Team members who participate in the Canadian flag race are Mike Johnson, Jaiden Marshall-Doyle, Lilly Dunn and Sammi Ripp. The Canadian flag competition is made up of teams of four riders and four horses. It is a ribbon event, in which once the horse and rider cross the line, their time starts. They go as fast as they can to the end of the arena where the rider grabs a flag then returns at a fast pace back to the line. This is a relay, so once one rider returns, the
next one heads out to grab a flag. Once all four have completed the task, their time is recorded, and the team with the shortest time wins. In-hand obstacle relay (IHOR) participants are Jessica Sayward, Megan Sheets, Ellie Newby and Jamie Stone. IHOR is a team performance event in which four athletes, one at a time, lead their horses through a complex series of obstacles. "The athletes don't ride in this event," said Ellie Newby. "One person goes at a time, and each obstacle they maneuver through is graded by judges on a scale from one to 10." Scores are then totaled and the team with the highest score wins. Jaiden Marshall-Doyle is third alternate for in-hand trail competition. Lindsey Paul is Alternate 1 to regionals in the hunt seat event. In an ideal hunt seat team, the horse has elegance and a free-flowing stride length. The rider is very secure including proper leg position, weight in heels, soft hands, balanced seat and good posture. Jamie Stone participates in the saddle seat competition. "The saddle-seat rider's position, attire and tack differ greatly from two other English disciplines, hunt seat and dressage," Terri Doyle said. "Riders sit farther back in the saddle, which has wider skirts, and hands are held much higher." Jessica Sayward is second alternate in the dressage category.
At meets, participants pay a state participation fee, and a barn stall is assigned. Both riders and non-riders participate, and non-riders are called grooms. Students hold fundraisers to earn their fees and travel expenses. Equestrian competitions help the students build character. Each team
member learns to strive for goals and to follow instruction while developing as a rider. According to Terri Doyle, being on the team has helped her daughter, Jaiden Marshall-Doyle, build confidence and find her voice, both on and off the team. For more information, visit: http://www.wahset.info/ Pictured Above: Canadian Flag team members Sammi Ripp, Lilly Dunn, Michael Johnson and Jaiden Marshall-Doyle. Front: Coach Jolene Johnson. Photo by Pat Nelson. Pat Nelson, is co-creator of three humorous and sometimes edgy anthologies: ‘Not Your Mother’s Book: On Being a Parent’ (Amazon.com & retailers); On Being a Grandparent; and On Working for a Living.
The amazing golf ball A golfer, playing a round by himself, is about to tee off, and a greasy little salesman runs up to him, and yells, “Wait! Before you tee off, I have something really amazing to show you!” The golfer, annoyed, says, “What is it?” “It’s a special golf ball,” says the salesman. “You can never lose it!” “Whattaya mean,” scoffs the golfer, “you can never lose it? What if you hit it into the water?” “No problem,” says the salesman. “It floats, and it detects where the shore is, and spins to-
wards it.” “Well, what if you hit it into the woods?” “Easy,” says the salesman. “It emits a beeping sound, and you can find it with your eyes closed.” “Okay,” says the golfer, impressed. “But what if your round goes late and it gets dark?” “No problem, sir, this golf ball glows in the dark! I’m telling you, you can never lose this golf ball!” The golfer buys it at once. “Just one question,” he says to the salesman. “Where did you get it?” “I found it.”
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KIWANIS CLUBS focus their community service hours to the welfare of children. CATHLAMET 1st Tues. 6 p.m. at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church; 3rd Tues. at Sugar Lillies at noon. CHEHALIS - Thursday 12 p.m. at “The Restaurant” in Sunbirds. CLATSKANIE - 1st & 3rd & 5th Tues 6 p.m. at Fultano’s; 2nd & 4th Tues 12 p.m. Colvin’s. KELSO - Thurs. noon at 3 Rivers Mall, Comm. Room. LONGVIEW - Thursdays. noon at JT’s. SCAPPOOSE- 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Windemere Real Estate Office) ST. HELENS - Thurs. noon at the Elks Lodge (350 Belton Rd, St Helens). ST. HELENS DAYBREAKERS - Tues 7 a.m. at Warren Country Inn, Last Tues 6pm Columbia Soil and Water District Office AMERICAN LEGION GLEN HOYER POST 175 meets in Castle Rock every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. For info call 423.9542. The LADIES AUXILIARY to Glen Hoyer Post #175 of the American Legion meets first Thursdays. For info call 423-9542. AMERICAN LEGION GUY RATHBUN Post #25 meets the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m @ Kelso Eagles For info Kandi 423.2504 BUFORD ROCKAFELLOW POST 101, The American Legion, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the Winlock Community Building. Potluck 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.. For info Post Commander Wendy Carolan 360-785-0929 or Adjutant Phil Carolan at (360) 785-0929. The FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) Naval Service Veterans, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Lower Columbia Branch 363 meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Friday, Longview VFW building, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway. Information: Ray Hegr (360) 425-6981 FLEET RESERVE AUXILIARY #363 meets 2nd Fri of month at VFW Hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Potluck 6:30 p.m. meeting 7:30 p.m. Active, retired, or reserve status family members with the US Navy, Marines, Coast Guard. Info 425.4688. KOREAN WAR VETS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #321 of SW WA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am; Vancouver WA. Call Commander James Mead (360)907-0592 for information. KELSO-LONGVIEW ELKS LODGE #1482 meets Thurs at 7:30 p.m. for our members only. Dinner is served before Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Lunches are served Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 900 Ash St., Kelso. 360.425.1482. TOUTLE VALLEY VFW POST & AUXILIARY #10882 meets the 1st Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at their Post Home, 101 Hansen Road in Toutle. For more information, contact John at 274.4350 or Nikki at 274.5263. TOLEDO VFW 3429, Reg. Meeting 1st Monday, Potluck at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. COWLITZ VALLEY VFW POST 1045, Tues. Bingo @ 6 p.m., 5 p.m. dinner; Auxilary mtngs at 11 a.m. every 2nd Wednesday. Breakfast for veterans served 1st Sat. of each month $6 each from 9 - 11 a.m. The COWLITZ VALLEY VFW LADIES AUXILIARY POST #1045 meets 2nd Wed., 11a.m., VFW Hall 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Info: Ruby (360)5770414 or Jeannette (360) 414-4053. COWLITZ PRAIRIE GRANGE #737 meets 2nd Wednesdays 6:30pm potluck, 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm dessert. 5180 Jackson Hwy, Toledo, WA 864-2023 SUNNYSIDE GRANGE #129 meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 6:30 for potluck, 7:30 meeting. Call 274.6013 for information & rental hall. SILVER LAKE GRANGE 2nd and 4th Thurs. Potluck 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Info Anita Morgan 748-8098, Rentals call Claudia Hunter 274-5263 CATLIN GRANGE #199 2nd & 4th Fri. 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner 2nd Friday. 7:30 meetings. More info: 423-2122; Rental call Barbara Wilburn: 425-5970. PLEASANT HILL GRANGE # 101 2nd Monday. 6:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting @ 7:15 p.m. Community Service group meets Thursdays @ 10am. Info & rentals call Zula Bryan 360-425-6101 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. 4th Tuesday, 6pm. Info & Hall Rental: Becky Molt 360431-3175 WOODLAND GRANGE #178 1st Thursdays 7:30 p.m. 404 Davidson, Woodland. Info & rentals call John Burke 225-9888 CASTLE ROCK WOMANS CLUB meets every 2nd Monday at 1 p.m. 206 W. Cowlitz Street. Business meeting & program. Public iinvited. Info: 274.8149. THE PYTHIAN CASTLE 24 holds their meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock Womens Club, 206 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock. THE CASTLE ROCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Hattie’s Restaurant @ 5:45 p.m. The club sponsors newspaper recycling. R Square D Square Dance Club: Sept - May. 2nd Fri & 4th Sat. 7:30 pm Plus, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mainstream with Rounds. $5 admission Kelso Senior Ctr 636-1993 LONGVIEW MONTICELLO LIONS meets 6:30 p.m.
on 2nd & 4th Mondays. LONGVIEW EARLY BIRD LIONS meets at The Carriage Restaurant on the 1st Wednesday @6pm, 3rd Wednesday @6:45am. VADER LIONS CLUB meets 1st Thurs @ 6 p.m. & 3rd Thur @ 7 p.m. at club building on Hwy 506 in Vader for a potluck dinner and meeting. Info: 295-3087 or 295-3801. KALAMA LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon. of month, 7:00pm Kalama Comm. Bldg., 126 N. 2nd St, Kalama,Wa. All welcome. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kalama.com LONGVIEW PIONEER LIONS CLUB meets every Tuesday at noon at the Longview Eagles Club (152612th Ave) Visitors welcome. WINLOCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12 p.m. at Guadalajara Restaurant, off SR 505. Visitors welcome. Call 7853744 info KELSO LIONS CLUB meets 1st & 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. in Longview Kelso Kels Building. Call Richard (360)425-5876 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 meets 2nd Tues. @ 1pm, & 4th Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. 1520 Rose Valley Road, Kelso. Info: Becky 575-3977 or Debbie 414-9627 COWLITZ COUNTY VETERANS ASSOC. meets the second Friday of each month. CALL 577-6757 for locations. LONGVIEW REBEKAH LODGE NO. 305 Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at the IOOF Hall, corner of Pacific and Pine, Kelso, 1 p.m.. Info: 1-866725-3507 CASTLE ROCK EAGLES, celebrating their 100th birthday, meets at the Eagles Aerie on Huntington Ave. @ 8 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Tuesday for the Aerie & Auxiliary. KELSO EAGLES meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Aux., Aerie meets at 8 p.m. Initiation 3rd Tuesday. BINGO MonWed-Fri @ 6:30 p.m. Special Charity BINGO Monday 12 - 3 p.m. Call 425-8330 for info. CASTLE ROCK FREEMASONS 3rd Mon @ 7:30 p.m. at Lodge located on SW First Ave DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, MaryRichardson Walker Chapter. rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wamrwcdar/ FRIENDS OF CASTLE ROCK LIBRARY, 1st Mondays from 10 - 11 a.m., Library 137 Cowlitz St. West in Castle Rock WORSHIP & RECOVERY meeting, Sunday @ 1 p.m., refreshments. Positive faith group meeting. 1260 12th Ave., LV S.C.O.R.E. - Free counseling & guidance for small businesses by the nation-wide of S.C.O.R.E., Kelso/ Longview Chamber of Commerce, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: 1st Fri of the month at 1 p.m. @ 1639 10th Ave. 577-5890, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 11 a.m. 423-3125 MT. ST. HELENS CLUB - meets 2x week to hike on a rural trail in SW Washington &/or NW Oregon. Location and info: mtsthelensclub.org or 360- 673-2799 NATIONAL ASSOC. OF ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Longview - Kelso Chapter 1070, meet the 1st Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. at the Monticello Hotel, Longview. Info: 423.6032. LOWER COLUMBIA WOODCARVERS Tues 5 - 7 p.m. & Thurs. 1 - 4 p.m . @ LV Senior Center 274-3175 LONGVIEW BORDER CROSSINGS Volks walking meet on 2nd Tuesdays at St. John’s Hospital, Longview, @ 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Sam Korff 503-728-0400 KELSO ROTARY Meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. Lunch available to purchase. Kelso Longview Elks Lodge Call 414-5406 for more information ALTRUSA of Longview/Kelso meets Thursdays from 12 - 1 p.m.. 1st - Board; 2nd - Business; 3rd - Committee; 4th - Program; Lunch served for $5 at all meetings except Board. Meet at Altrusa room at CAP. THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Christian Intervention program for the chemically dependent, meets Wednesday 6 p.m. at Landmark United Pentecostal, 4333 Ocean Beach Hwy, 360-636-0580 LONGVIEW GARDEN CLUB meets at 10 a.m. the 4th Thurs. Jan. - November; Sept. - Oct. Due to holidays, Nov. & Dec. meetings are on the 3rd Thurs. Most mtngs Grace Lutheran Church in Longview. Info: 425-0755 Lower Columbia Genealogical Society 7:00p.m. 2nd Thurs @ Somerset Retirement Home, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview. Visitors welcome. Info: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/index.htm COWLITZ BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 7 p.m. @ 3 Rivers Bible Church 102 Harris Street, Kelso, 360-749-9040 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS of Longview meets Thursday @ 5:30-6:30pm at 1414 12th Ave, Longview. Info: Gloria 360-749-7449 or www.oa.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Connections" Open Support Group Mondays @ 4-5:30pm & Thurs 12-1:30pm. Counseling avail. Call (360)703-6722 Kelso office: 109 Allen St, Kelso WA Kalamas GFWC AMALAK women's service club 1st & 3rd Thurs from Sept - May at Community Center, 216 Elm street in Kalama at 7:00 p.m. Call 360-901-1791 CASTLE ROCK TOPS # 0740 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Thurs 9:30am, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 312 First Ave. Darlene: 703-5042.
Abernathy Assembly of God 702 Abernathy Creek Rd. Longview Phone: 360-636-1620 Website: www.AbernathyAoG.com Sunday Service 10:45 AM Apostolic Lighthouse 803 Vandercook, Ste 12, Longview Bible Study Tues 7:30pm Church Service Sun 2:30pm Pastor Mozingo (360)219-6109 Apostolic Lutheran Church 248 Cowlitz St. W., Castle Rock Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. Information Dave Kandoll 295-3461
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m. facebook.com/thefireside First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2000 East Kessler Blv - Longview 360.425.4220 Rev. Eric Atcheson lvfirstchristian.org revericatcheson.blogspot.com Grace and Truth City Church 525 Third Ave SW – Castle Rock Pastor David Beer Worship 10:15am, 749-2289 Grace Bible Fellowship 300 S.10th Ave, Kelso Worship: Sunday 11:00am Bible Study 9:30 a.m. www.GraceIsReal.org (360)423-4035
Baha’i Faith Vader 360-751-2181 Packwood 360-494-4767 Longview 360-423-4105 Lutheran Church, MS Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grace 2725 Dover Street, Longview Worship: Sunday 10:30am Bethany Lutheran Church www.Glcmslv.net 2900 Parkview Drive, Longview (360)414-4147 Office: (360)577-8240 Pastor Megan Filer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church, Vader, 295.3402 Castle Rock Christian Church Rev. Steven A. Caskey, pastor 542 Huntington Ave. S, Castle R. Sunday worship service – 12:15 p.m. Sunday school – 9 am (all ages) Potluck every 2nd Sunday Quilting on Mondays & Thursdays Sunday Worship – 10 am Dr. John Leffler, Senior Pastor 6th-12th Gr. youth Wed, 6-7:30 pm Highland’s Baptist Church 360-274-6771 M-F, 9:30a -1:30pm 371 20th Avenue 425-1960 Longview Call for home groups/studies Sunday School 9:00am www.cr-cc.org Worship Service 11:00am Pastor Larry Pedigo 703-2117 Castle Rock Church of the Nazarene 456 Pioneer Ave. NE, Castle Rock House of Prayer for All Nations Sunday School classes 9:30 a.m. 868 9th ave. Longview, WA Worship Celebration 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 AM Evening church service 6:30 p.m. Morning Service 11:15 AM Women’s Bible study Th 10:30am Evening Service 6 PM Rev. Reo McBride, 274.6546 Heart of Mary Catholic Church Castle Rock First Baptist Church Immaculate Allen Street, Kelso 211 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock 2200 (360) 423-3650 Pastor Joel Royce 274-4113 & F Daily Mass 12:15 PM Sun Bible Study all ages: 9:45am M Sat Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Worship 11a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wed 1:30pm Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Cowboy Church: Last Sat.; 3-6pm Kalama Baptist Church, Castle Rock Church of Nazarene Pastor Wes Eader 456 Pioneer Ave NE, Castle Rock 112 Vincent Rd, Kalama WA (360)274-6546 9:45am - Sunday School Pastor Reo McBride 11:00am - Worship Sunday Service: 10:45am www.kalamabaptist.com Sunday School: 9:30am Call 673-5570 Children’s Service: 11:00am Sunday Eve Service: 6:00pm Kelso First United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study: Wed 6:00pm 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso Contemporary Service 9:00 am Castle Rock United Methodist Sunday School 9:20 am 241 First Street, Castle Rock Traditional Service 11:00 am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Wed: Children (Grade 1-12) 5:30-7 pm Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor Vonda McFadden Youth Group: Sundays 2 p.m. 360-423-7480 Rev. Pam Brokaw - 274.4252 www.kelsofirstumc.org Central Christian Church 401 Crawford St., Kelso Worship -11am, school @ 9:30am Wednesdays @ 6pm (Youth @ 6:45 Bible Studies - many available Russ Tevis, Minister 360-425-3420 Church Office Community of Christ, Longview 202 Delaware Street Pastor Sharon West Classes all ages: 10:00am Worship Service: 11:00am Church of Christ 300 St. Helen’s St., Toledo, Wa Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. John Gadberry, Minister 360-274-8570 Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. - Longview Sunday Worship - 8:30am Sunday “Celebration” - 11 a.m. Thursday Worship - 6:30 p.m. Pastor David Martin, Senior Pastor Church office - 360-423-3250 www.elclongview.com Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren; Church 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso Pastor Chris Leingang Worship at 10:00am www.fflbc.org Church Office (360) 425-4390 Fathers House Church 1315 Commerce Ave, Longview Worship Sundays: 9am, 10:30am Pastor Chuck Tilton 423-7826 www.FathersHouseChurch.com Fireside Fellowship 271 Atmore Road, Toutle
Lexington Bible Fellowship 98 Garden Street, Kelso (Lexington) Sunday school @ 9:45am Sunday worship @ 11am Pastor Jerry Hancuff www.lexingtonbible.org Life Center Corner of Rock & Pine in Centralia Sundays at 10:30am or Oyler Rd & Hwy 12 in Ethel Sundays 9:00am 360-736-5898 www.yourlifecenter.com
New and Living Way Church 951 Delaware St., Longview Sundays 10am & 6pm Wednesdays 7pm 703-3340 newandlivingwaychurch.org Oak Point Community Church 445 Oakpoint Rd, Longview Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Doug McMurray #577-6037
The Rock Meeting at 1955 Huntington Ave S, Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. every Sunday Wednesday @ 7pm Service Pastors Jerry & Angie Hughes 274.7480 Rose Valley Friends Church 1437 Rose Valley Rd. Kelso 360-425-3222 Church Office 9:30am Sunday School Hour for all 10:45am Worship Service 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valley Youth Group 6-8pm Wednesday-JValley Youth 6-8pm -Sunday-JValley Youth Ryderwood Community Church,
315 Jackson St. PO Box 161, Ryderwood, Pastor Bill Bowlby, 360-295-3962 Service Opportunities 11 am Sunday
St. Mary Catholic Church 120 Powell Rd., Castle Rock 274.7404 W & Th Daily Mass 8:30A Sunday Mass 8:30A St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 412 Pioneer Ave., Box 1467 Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. Sunday - 274.9393 St. Paul Lutheran Church 312 First Ave. SW, PO Box 847, Castle Rock 274.6604 9 & 11am Sunday Worship. Adult Study & Sunday School 10:10am Tues 10:30am Text Study Wed: 5:30pm Youth Group Wed: 7:30pm Adult Bible Study Pastor Bob Sinclair St. Rose Catholic Church 2571 Nichols Blvd Longview, WA 360-425-4660 The Salvation Army Church 1639 10th Ave, Longview Sunday School @ 9:45am Holiness Meeting @ 11:00am 360-423-3992 St. Stephens Episcopal 1428 - 22nd, Longview WA Office: (360)423-5600 Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:00am www.sslv.org Seventh Day Adventist Church 7531 Old Pacific Hwy -Castle Rock Worship 11 a.m. Saturday Pastor Ben Moore 274.6090
Seventh Day Adventist Church 77 Solomon Road, Kelso WA Office: (360)423-7344 Saturday Worship: 11:05am Pastor Marcia Stone journeyadventist.com Living Hope Church 2711 NW Andreson, Vancouver Stella Lutheran Chapel 11:00am Sundays 124 Sherman Road, Longview Pastor Dean Jenks (360)944-3905 Pastor Carol Plummer Sunday Worship 10:00 am Longview Church of Christ Office (360) 423-3795 (Wed. Only) 2219 50th Ave. Sunday Bible Class Toledo New Life Assembly of God 9:30, Sunday Worship 10:30 Pastor Larry Hartwick 420 Silver Street, Toledo 864-4366 Worship: Sun. @ 10am, Wed. @ 6pm Longview Church of the Nazarene Dinner on Wednesdays @ 5:15pm 814 - 15th Ave, Longview Food Bank: Last Tue/Wed of month Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Toutle Christian Fellowship Celebrate Recovery Thurs at 6 p.m 5067 Spirit Lake Hwy – Toutle 360-577-1100 Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Adam VanGorp Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Way - Longview www.toutle.org (360)274-6305 Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m. Sun. Vader Assembly of God Church Traditional Service 11 a.m. Sun. 302 - 6th St., Vader (360)295-3756 Pastor John Williams 423.6380 LongviewCommunityChurch.org Pastor Tracy Durham Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm Longview Presbyterian Church Wed. Adult Study, Kidz Church: 7p.m. 3808 Pennsylvania St., Longview Worship and Children’s Class: Valley View Church of God Sundays at 10am 1435 - 33rd Ave, Longview WA Pastors Dexter & Liz Kearny 577-8951 Pastor Dwayne Cothron www.longviewpresbychurch.net (360)636-6787 Worship Sundays @ 10am & 6pm Longview Pentecostal Church 4333 OB Highway, 636-0580 Word of Life Christian Center Sunday School 11am, Worship 12pm 277 Brown Rd. E, Chehalis Bible Study Wed 7pm, Youth Fri. 7pm Sunday 9:45am / Wed 7pm Study Pastor Perry Hanchey 360-864-4407 / 360-523-8828
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 Directed by James Gunn Starring Chris Pratt, Zoë Saldana Running Time 2 Hrs., 16 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: B
Unless we’re talking about Christopher Nolan’s take on the Batman saga, I like my superhero movies the same way I like an Aqua Netsoaked 1980s power ballad: overthe-top, colorful, and cheeky. The misadventures which befall a caped crusader are usually fantastical anyway — there’s no point in trying
to seek emotional depth when eyefuls of dreamlands and action set pieces abound. A tongue-in-cheek sensibility was the ingredient that made the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) such a hoot: it seemed unwilling to do anything else besides delight itself and us. That made it refreshing in 2014 and that continues to make it refreshing in 2017. In its sequel, the laughs are still genuine and the soundtrack is still gloriously loaded with ‘70s cheese. The characters as appealing as ever. But unlike its predecessor, dramatic subplots concerning the relationships between different divisions of the titular team are much more prevalent than overarching humor. Depending on how much you like superhero movies with a predilection for emotional nuance, that’s either a becoming development or a bummer. The film itself takes place shortly after the events covered in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” with the eponymous team’s dynamics set and the tone familiar. Just look at the way the opening action scene is set to “Mr. Blue Sky” by the Electric Light Orchestra, or the way the gaggle is immediately targeted by not one, but two unearthly groups who want them dead. But as it moves along, it’s clear that “Vol. 2” is going to be something of an intergalactic cousin to “Running on Empty” (1988). As hinted at in the original’s closing, protagonist Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) father is alive, is named Ego (Kurt Russell), and is a Celestial who could give
his son powers beyond his wildest dreams. A final showdown between the Guardians and an unexpected cum expected villain does come. But surprising is the way there isn't all that much more to the film’s storyline. It is, more than anything, a family drama, concerned not just with Peter and Ego’s imbalanced relationship but also with the toxic affinity between sisters Gamora (Zoë Saldana) and Nebula (Karen Gillan), which was touched on in the first movie.
Those without delegated relatives are forced to contend with themselves. Comic relief Drax (Dave Bautista) is still coming to terms with the death of his family. Quill’s adopted father, Yondu (Michael Rooker), is grappling with his shortcomings. Because I unapologetically enjoy “Vol. 2” best when it’s jokey and frivolous, I found myself bored during scenes circling around the capturing of dysfunctional familial connections. What I craved, and didn’t receive as frequently as I would have liked, were the sardonic quips of Peter Quill, the giggling stupidity of Drax, and the general foiling happening between all members of the title ragtag band. We get some of it in “Vol. 2” (and luckily the use of Drax is more ample than ever). But the overabundance of emotional turmoil is tiresome, particularly when reflecting upon the film’s most memorable moments. (Which are, predictably, funny, absurd, and/or musically oriented.) But it’s nevertheless a good time, rollicking in its action and especially strong in its comedic sequences. And yet that zest is limited. When a film’s close to two-and-a-half hours, one wishes that the variety of tonalities were more in sync with one another.
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Paws & Stay: A new option for doggie daycare & extended stays
NEW VICE PRESIDENT
The chairman of the board of our company called me into his office to tell me the good news. I was being promoted to Vice President of Corporate Research and Planning. Of course, I was excited, but that didn't stop me from asking for my new title to be changed to Vice President of Corporate Planning and Research. "Why?" asked the chairman. "Because," I said, "our organization uses abbreviated job titles, and I don't want be known as VP of CRAP."
MATH
This is why we trail so many countries in math...I was sitting in a cafeteria recently, next to a woman who was engrossed in her newspaper. One of the headlines blared: "12 Brazilian Soldiers Killed." She shook her head at the sad news. Then, turning to me, asked, "How many is a Brazilian?"
WHERE GOD AIN'T
He was just a little boy, on a week's first day. He was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar. He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the "filler." A bird's nest in a tree overhead, so
wisely placed on high. Was just another wonder that caught his eager eye. A neighbor watched his zig zag course, and hailed him from the lawn; Asked him where he'd been that day and what was going on. "I've been to Bible School," he said and turned a piece of sod. He picked up a wiggly worm replying, "I've learned a lot of God." "M'm very fine way," the neighbor said, "for a boy to spend his time." "If you'll tell me where God is, I'll give you a brand new dime." Quick as a flash the answer came! Nor were his accents faint. "I'll give you a dollar, Mister, if you can tell me where God ain't."
QUAKER COW
A Quaker farmer was milking his cow when she switched him in the face with her tail. He patiently said, "Cow, thou shalt not do that." He kept milking until she kicked and sent the half-filled milk pail tumbling across the barn, spilling and ruining the milk. The farmer went around to face the cow and took her horns in his big, calloused hands. He looked at her and said, "Cow, thou knowest that I am a Quaker and that I cannot strike thee. But cow, thou also must know that I can sell thee to a Baptist."
Newly opened Paws & Stay, Bark and Breakfast, offers canine pal Daycare and even longer term stays. Located at their Toledo, WA property since late September 2016, they officially opened for business on December 16th, 2016. A smaller scale in home facility, owned and operated by Kyle and Matt Wheeler, offers a park-like setting with plenty of free ranging to play on two acres of fully fenced space, with separate yards allowing for guest separation if needed. Fully licensed and insured, there are no breed restrictions. "We believe that each dog is an individual with a unique personality. There are no restrictions, and all well socialized, non-aggressive dogs are welcome at our ranch," stated Kyle Wheeler. One of the unique aspects of Paws and Stay is their shuttle service, as described in "short bus" style. A converted mini-bus with individual crates for safe transport allows pet owners to deposit their canine safely to the shuttle between 7:00am - 9:00am, and receive them back between 4:00pm - 6:00pm. There is a nominal fee for transport to and from your house, whether for the day or extended stay. A typical day at the ranch starts at 7:00am with wake up potty breaks and snuggles, with breakfast following shortly thereafter. Playtime is bro-
ken up by a mandatory siesta from 1pm - 2pm, and then shuttle service or overnight boarding following a 7pm dinner break. Allowing only a small number of guests, you should call today to get more information and schedule your play day, stay or vacation time. Here are what a few happy clients have to say: "Dropped off our puppy for his trial day today and it went fabulously! Our hard to tire out, high energy Vizsla is sufficiently exhausted from all of the playing!" - Sheila Palmer Brame "I am so thrilled to have recently found this place! Matt and Kyle are fantastic to work with, and they were very flexible and accommodating when my plans unexpectedly changed. The facility that they have created is very impressive, and I didn't feel even an ounce of hesitation leaving my dog there for a long weekend. I will definitely be using them again!" - Shellee Brassard Paws & Stay, Bark and Breakfast 360-864-6451 See ad on opposite page
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Adorable Adoptee Meet
'Sugar' Sweet Sugar lost her home when her elderly owner passed away. That was the only home she knew, so she's a bit confused. She is currently in foster care and has acclimated very well to her new surroundings. At first she was a little hesitate with all the other foster dogs in the play yard, but she quickly learned the routine, and made a bunch of new canine friends. Sugar is in good health, except for her weight. She was fed people food as snacks
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because her Guardian just loved her so much. But with exercise and a premium pet food, Sugar will shed those pesky pounds. She is about 7 years old, is spayed, current on her vaccinations, and is microchipped. For more information on Sugar or other animals available: rpaws.petfinder.org 673-7373
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